This may seem like a regular food court, but look closely and you'll find height-adjustable counter tops for the wheelchair-bound, braille markings on the cash register for the visually impaired and even simple sign language placards for you to sign to the hearing impaired. Just a five-minute walk from NEX in Serangoon, Dignity Kitchen is the first hawker training school for disabled and disadvantaged people. Come for Roger's Rojak ($3.50) and opt for the tasty prawn paste (there's plum paste for vegetarians too!). Expect a generous heap of fried you tiao, pineapples and cucumbers, all sliced and mixed together by Roger. Previously a successful financial advisor, Roger suffered a stroke in 2010 which left a part of the right side of his body paralysed and his speech affected. Then, learn to sign your favourite local drink to the hearing impaired drinks stall uncle with the help of simple sign language placards. To opt for less sugar or have it kosong, simply point to the signs under each drink. Pro tip: Stop by on Mondays from 4 to 6.30pm for their weekly Halal buffet dinner, no payments expected — it's their way of giving back to the community!
Avg price: $5 per person
Photo by Burppler Hilary See

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